Nairobi summit assesses climate crisis – Industry roundup: 5 September
by Graham Buck
IMF warning on trade restrictions; New push for digital yuan; Turkey inflation at 58.9%; London fastest in UK to go cashless
Trade Transaction & Payment Services
Background
Getting paid for international transactions, commonly known as Export Receivables, is very different from collecting payments from local companies due the extra documents and processes involved. Key…
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Sustainability and climate reporting standards published – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
Don't underestimate inflation says IMF; US$6.3 billion bid for semiconductor firm; Bundesbank denies bailout report; HSBC HK moves into crypto
AI set to transform supply chain management – Industry roundup: 13 April
by Graham Buck
Canada keeps rates on hold; Renminbi share of trade finance grows; Mastercard adds Cross-Border Services Express; Tranglo expands into Europe
“Fab 4” discuss semiconductor global supply chain resilience – Industry roundup: 28 February
by Graham Buck
France and Spain see inflation rise; JPMorgan rejigs Asia credit indexes; Marco Polo declared insolvent; Banga tipped as new World Bank chief
Nepal poised to launch a CBDC – Industry roundup: 10 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
"Bring Your Own Processor" solution for embedded payments, Citi deposit solution,
McDonald’s makes its Russia exit final – Industry roundup: 17 May
by Graham Buck
El Salvador hosts crypto convention; Carbonplace and Visa form partnership; Absa Bank smartcard for Kenya's doctors; Contour and TradeLens eBLs link
Industry roundup: 14 February
by Kylene Casanova
SoFi highlighted at SuperBowl, Fintechs using Sardine to combat fraud, Mastercard partners with fintechs, Anduin's Smart Mail, B2B trade segment BNPL
Industry roundup: 19 October
by Graham Buck
News in brief: Mastercard and Previse unite on cross-border payments; India's BSE moves to T+1 settlement; DP World trade finance platform
Top trade finance banks in Europe and Asia make a splash
by Ben Poole
Coalition Greenwich's 2021 Share and Quality Leaders research reveals which banks best supported large corporates during COVID-19.
South Korea’s big digital supply chain play
by Ben Poole
The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a US$30m credit facility with Deutsche Bank.
Santander boosts support for Spain-UK corridor businesses
by Ben Poole
The bank's agreement with the UK Department for International Trade aims to support trade between the two European countries.
Procurement’s increasingly strategic role
by Ben Poole
In a Deloitte survey, chief procurement officers identified 'driving operational efficiency' as their top priority.
Does supply chain finance work for international supply chains?
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
Most SCF programs fail to provide a solution for international suppliers. Why is this and what’s the answer?
On the eighth day of Christmas my Supply Chain guru gave me tips on how to:
by Jack Large
Improve financing support for all types of suppliers in your supply chain by:
Digitisation in focus at Sibos
by Ben Poole
A new online instalment of the financial services conference explored how automation has helped global trade survive and thrive during the pandemic.
American Express adds to supply chain solution for large US corporates
by Ben Poole
The firm's Early Pay solution now includes digital payment features designed to help businesses save time, money and maximise cash flow.
In the age of APPs, do we need RfPs anymore?
by Jack Large
Does the low cost and ease of implementation of today’s corporate treasury APPS remove the need for lengthy Request-for-Proposals?
BBVA launches supply chain finance solution in its main markets
by Ben Poole
The tool is designed to help corporates to centralise their payments management.
R3 makes inroads in digital trade
by Ben Poole
The enterprise blockchain operator has acquired an electronic Bill of Lading solution and partnered on a payments and financing supply chain network.
Ant Group enters the blockchain-based global trade platform arena
by Ben Poole
The Chinese tech company has launched Trusple, partnering with a number of global banks.
Rio Tinto and Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical complete transaction on Contour
by Ben Poole
With this transaction, Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical has joined the blockchain network for trade finance as a new buyer.
Global trade in services to increase by US$2 trillion over the next five years
by Ben Poole
A report by Western Union and Oxford Economics sees cross-border trade in services rising by 31% to US$8 trillion by 2025.
The US$1 trillion cost of remaking supply chains
by Ben Poole
A report from Bank of America Research finds the cost of reshoring supply chains to be significant but not prohibitive.
Trade’s vital balancing act
by Carl Wegner , CEO, Contour
Remaining neutral whilst giving equal access to trade documentation